Fun Taiwan Summer Camp 2024: An Immersive Mandarin Learning Experience!

【Fun Taiwan Summer Camp 2024】

Our popular signature camp is back for the third year in a row! Join us in Taiwan this summer for a fun, engaging and creative camp that aims to spark fun and joy in speaking Mandarin whilst making new friends. This is Fun Taiwan Camp, an engaging, immersive and creative Mandarin learning experience for your kids. 2024 Fun Taiwan Summer Camp is a 2-week Mandarin immersion camp where campers learn Mandarin, experience the local culture while having lots of fun! The best part? This is a truly immersive experience where they will engage and connect with local children and practice the Mandarin with kids their age!

In the morning sessions, campers will take Mandarin language lessons in a classroom setting. In the afternoon, campers engage in creative activities to experience Taiwan culture. Our camp gives campers the opportunity to apply what they learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. For Session 3, campers will have the opportunity to go on a 3Days 2nights trip to Hualien and enjoy the great outdoors that Taiwan has to offer. What better way to learn Chinese through play, immersion and making new friends?

Spaces are limited so register today! https://forms.office.com/r/byBAnHVg8z

【Camper qualifications】

Non-native Chinese speakers and overseas children ages 7-12 (Grades 2-6 for the following school year) with basic Mandarin speaking and listening comprehension.

【Camp Dates and Themes 】

Session 1: 6/17/2024-6/28/2024 World of Wu Xia – Dive into the world of Wuxia, campers will learn more about Wu Xia, or martial arts, from its history, philosophy, to experiencing different schools of Kung Fu……etc. They will learn various facets of this world and develop a deeper understanding of Wu Xia.
Session 2: 7/1/2024-7/12/2024 Food Vlogging – Taiwan is a culinary haven! Go on a foodie adventure and explore the different flavors of Taiwan. Campers will not only taste their way through Taiwan’s delicious cuisine in the local food markets, learn about how to make a vlog about your Taiwan food journey, and master the vocabulary to describe the delicious food in Mandarin.
Session 3: 7/15/2024-7/26/2024 Fantasy Night Market Dreams – Taiwan is famous for its night market! It is also a breeding ground for small business innovation and entrepreneurship. Session 3 focuses on nurturing young entrepreneurial minds. What game and food would do well in the night market? Campers will get a chance to brainstorm a night market business idea and then make it come to life!

【Camp Time】

Full Day: Monday to Friday, 9am (Drop off) 17:00pm (Pick up time may vary depending on the activity of the day)

【Camp Summary】

Mandarin Learning	Textbook lessons (traditional Chinese) combined with conversational Mandarin and Mandarin storytelling. Small class size with focused teaching aimed at improving students’ speaking, reading and writing abilities. Campers will take an initial Chinese assessment test to determine their level as beginner learner or advanced learner. Homework will be assigned according to the camper’s level. Both pinyin and ㄅㄆㄇㄈ (bo-po-mo-fo) will be taught.
Multicultural Experience Class	Fun and cultural activities around Taipei like WuXia experiences, food vlogging in Mandarin, night market business experiences, and other outdoor activities.
3D2N Trip to Hualien	Campers will have the opportunity go on an overnight trip with teachers and fellow campers to a nearby city and engage in more outdoor activities
Campers’ Presentation	Campers will be asked to present their Mandarin learnings to teachers and parents

Camp Weekly Schedule (To Be Finalized):

The schedule below is a reference of the daily program at Fun Taiwan Camp. Final schedule and program will be sent out to parents before each session.

【Teacher Qualification】

Veteran Chinese teacher with over 10 years of teaching Mandarin experiences, skilled at teaching Mandarin to young children. They are certified teachers with degrees from Taiwan’s top education institutions.

【Class Size】

Minimum 10, Maximum 15 campers

【Camp Classroom Locations】

Renai Classroom
Address: 1F., No. 38, Ln. 295, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2706-0303

(Renai classroom is 5-8min walking distance from Xinyi Anhe and Zhongxiao Dunhwa MRT Station）

【營隊費用】Total Camp Fees

Campers bear the cost of wire transfer or other bank fees
Minimum 10 campers are needed to start each session. If minimum is not reached, total camp fees are fully refundable (excluding the registration and books & other materials fees).

Enrollment

Please fill out the online registration form – https://forms.office.com/r/byBAnHVg8z You will receive an automated response email after completing the form.
If you do not receive any response within two days, please get in touch with us directly. Do not reply
to the automated reply email.
Parents will receive additional details on camp and payment information in an e-mail within 5 – 7 business
days.
Parents should complete payment via wire transfer within 6 business days and fill out payment
information with this form.
Parents are responsible for wire fees and other bank fees incurred as a part of the payment or refund process.
After payment is confirmed, an email confirmation will be sent to parents’ e-mail. Enrollment is
complete when parents receive email confirmation

【Contact Information】

Email： funtaiwancamp@gmail.com
Facebook: Fun Taiwan Camp | Facebook

Q&A

Registration:

Q: My trip to Taiwan doesn’t match up with the session schedule. Can I sign up for the camp partially?
A: Campers should ideally participate for the full duration of a session (2 weeks) and priority will be given to those who are able to do so. Interested campers who wish to attend less than 2 weeks will be placed on a wait list.

Q: Can campers sign up for only the morning Mandarin classes and not participate in the afternoon activities?
A: We have designed the camp to create the best, immersive Mandarin learning experience. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate campers who cannot attend the full day of camp.

Q: My child is 6, can he/she sign up?
A: We find that children over age of 7 will get the most out of the camp. We strongly encourage you to wait to apply after the child turns 7.

Q: I’m not comfortable with sending my child to an overnight trip, can we skip it?
A: Absolutely! We highly recommend kids who are self-sufficient, independent and can take care of his/herself join us on this adventure. Should you choose to skip the trip, the cost will not be included in the total fee. However, the camp will end for the campers who do not participate in the overnight trips.

General Information

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio for Chinese classroom lessons?
A: The class size will be between 10-15 students. We will have 1 teacher and 1 teacher’s assistant (TA) during class.

Q: How does the camp handle campers with different levels of Chinese language ability? How do you ensure an optimal learning experience?
A: After the initial assessment test, students will be identified as beginner or advanced learners. The small class size will enable teachers to give focused teaching according to the student’s level. Homework assignments will also be assigned in accordance to student levels.

Q: Sessions 2 and 3 have more interaction with local students, why is that?
A: During Session 1, the local students are busy studying for final exams. However, we do have opportunities once a week to mingle and play with them.

Q: Your summer camps have more interaction with local students, why is that?
A: Our winter camp schedule coincides with end of term for Taiwan students. They are busy studying for final exams. However, we do have opportunities once a week to mingle and play with them.

Q: What happens if you mix local kids with overseas kids and they speak English to each other?
A: We believe that when kids who speak different languages play together, it greatly benefits foreign language learning for all, regardless of the language they converse in. It is more important for kids with language barriers to play, connect, embrace language differences, and help each other improve.

Q: Can parents join campers for the outdoor activities?
A: In the interest of creating an optimal learning environment, parents will not be able to participate in any camp activities.

Q: What is the transportation arrangement for outdoor excursions?
A: For some outdoor activities, campers will take public transportation with the teachers and TAs. For full day excursions, private buses will be chartered.

Q: What kind of lunch will be provided? What if campers have dietary requirements or restrictions?
A: Fun Taiwan Camp provides delicious, healthy, and nutritious meals in local style. If campers have known food allergies, please inform the teacher in advance. If campers wish to prepare their own lunch, the meal cost will not be refunded or excluded from total camp fees.

Q: Can you help arrange housing, airport pickup or other Taiwan travel-related requests?
A: We recommend that you visit Home – Fun Taiwan Kids and – Fun Taiwan Home for additional information.

Q: How often is the classroom cleaned and sanitized?
A: A custodian cleans the classroom, bathroom, and surfaces every day.

Q: Why do the campers have to take off shoes indoors?
A: This ensures the cleanliness of the classroom environment. Campers will also be required to wear socks.

Refund Policy

Q: I have already finished enrollment and completed payment. However, I now won’t be able to travel to Taiwan. Can I get a refund?
A: The registration fee, books and other materials fees are non-refundable. Refunds for tuition may be processed under the following conditions

If for any reason, Fun Taiwan Camp cancels the camp 1-5 business days before the 1^st day of the session, total camp fees (excluding the registration fee) will be refunded.
If for any reason, campers wish to cancel enrollment, 90% of the tuition will be refunded provided that the cancelation request is emailed at least 1 business day before the first day of camp.
If campers wish to cancel enrollment before the end of the 1^st week, only 50% of the tuition will be refunded.
There will be no refunds of tuition after the end of 1^st week of camp.

Refunds will not be processed until Sept 2024. It may take up to 45 working days after processing for campers to receive refunds. The registrant shall bear the cost of the wire transfer and other bank fees incurred during the refund process.

Q: What will happen to the camp if the pandemic situation deteriorates and Taiwan’s government cancels all in-person classes?
A: If in-person class is not permitted because of the pandemic, Chinese classes will be held online and the afternoon sessions will be canceled. Tuition will be partially refunded. Fun Taiwan Camp reserves the right to adjust the camp as necessary.

Q: If for any reason a camper decides to take leave for a few days or call in sick, can we get a refund for the missed days?
A: Regretfully, refunds will not be provided for any leaves of absence.

Q: If the camp is canceled due to typhoons or other natural disasters, will we receive a refund?
A: We regretfully will not be able to provide refunds for camp cancellations due to typhoons or natural disasters.

Q: Are campers required to participate in outdoor excursions? If not, can I get a refund?
A: Refunds will not be provided for campers opting out of any outdoor activities, excursions, or trips for any reason. Fun Taiwan Camp reserve the right to adjust or changes the activities.

Q: If the activities are canceled because of the pandemic, will they be rescheduled?
A: Fun Taiwan Camp reserves the right to adjust or change the activities in accordance with the situation. Activity fees may be partially refunded.